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New archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 29. At the conclusion of the Mass the pope presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
  • June 29, 2018
New archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 29. At the conclusion of the Mass the pope presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
  • June 29, 2018
Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at the Palexpo convention center in Geneva June 21.

There is no greater novelty than forgiveness, Pope says at Mass in Geneva

GENEVA – At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches, Pope Francis turned to the region's Catholics, reminding them of what lies at the heart of the faith.
  • June 21, 2018
Pope Francis washes the foot of a female inmate during the Holy Thursday Mass in 2015 at Rebibbia prison in Rome.

Many women have become slaves of 'throwaway culture', Pope says

VATICAN – Exploiting women or treating them like objects is a sin against God, Pope Francis said.
  • June 15, 2018
Pope Francis greets a boy during a visit to a Caritas center for the homeless near the Termini rail station in Rome Dec. 18, 2015.

Spread God's love with works of mercy, Pope says

VATICAN – God shows his love, not with great speeches, but with simple, tender acts of charity, Pope Francis said.
  • June 8, 2018
Pope Francis leads Benediction in observance of the feast of Corpus Christi in Ostia, a suburb of Rome, June 3.

Seek Christ in 'abandoned tabernacles' of the poor, the lonely, Pope says

ROME – As he did with his disciples at Passover, Jesus asks all Christians to prepare a place for him, not in "exclusive, selective places" but rather in uncomfortable places that are "untouched by love, untouched by hope," Pope Francis said.
  • June 4, 2018
Pope Francis arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 23.

Holiness means living with hope, not doing extraordinary things, Pope says

VATICAN – A life of holiness isn't defined by having visions or performing extraordinary feats of devotion, but by living with the hope of salvation promised by Christ, Pope Francis said.
  • May 29, 2018
Pope Francis gestures to newlywed couples during his weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican 2015.

Marriage is not only for the bride and groom, but for whole Church, Pope says

VATICAN – Marriage is a sacrament not only for the bride and groom, but for the entire Catholic Church, because it proclaims that "love is possible," Pope Francis said.
  • May 25, 2018
Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 20. Alson pictured is Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze. The pope at his "Regina Coeli" announced that he will create 14 new cardinals June 29.

The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost

VATICAN – Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
  • May 20, 2018
Pope Francis prays as he leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 16.

Christ's disciples will be led where they do not want to go, Pope says

VATICAN – Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.
  • May 18, 2018
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